Tuberculous aortitis: a rare cause of mycotic aneurysm of the aorta

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1976 Nov;127(5):859-61. doi: 10.2214/ajr.127.5.859.

Abstract

A case of a true mycotic aneurysm of the aortic arch secondary to mediastinal lymph node tuberculosis is presented. This was promptly recognized by aortography, treated by surgery, diagnosed by pathology, and followed by antituberculous therapy. The early diagnosis is emphasized as a prerequisite to successful treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Diseases / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Tuberculosis, Lymph Node / complications*